Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness over Bharat
visit of French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who was impressed to see “the passion
for space” in the country, mainly among the young talents.
“Glad you came to Bharat Astronaut Thomas and
experienced the vibrancy and dynamism of our youth, particularly in the fields
of science, space and innovation,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.
Thomas Pesquet thanked PM Modi for inviting him to Bharat
and said it was an “eye-opening” experience for him to see the country’s
passion for space.
“Thank you, PM Narendra Modi for inviting me to your
country. It was eye-opening to see the passion for space that runs deep in the
country, and interact with India’s impressive young talents and future
astronauts! People change the world when they dream big, in Europe and in
India,” Thomas Pesquet posted on X.
Thomas Pesquet was on his first visit to Bharat, where
he met with Indian Space Research Organisation S Somanath. He also interacted
with the leaders of the space community, the young entrepreneurs, and the
students.
“French astronaut Thomas Pesquet was all praise for
India as he concludes his first visit to the country,” the French Embassy in Bharat
posted on X.
Pesquet also heaped praise on Bharat’s Moon and Mars
space missions, adding that the Gaganyan project will inspire the entire nation
and ultimately change the world.
Taking to X, Thomas Pesquet stated, “My first time in
India, and I can see how this won’t be the last! From Mars to the surface of
the moon, and soon humans in orbit, India has been making great strides in
space exploration, and the world is noticing. It’s been very energizing to
speak to the leaders of the space community, the young entrepreneurs, the
students and the pupils and realize how they dream and make things happen every
day.”
“With the Gaganyaan project, India is strongly
engaging in human spaceflight with their own capsule and rocket, and it’s easy
to see here how this will inspire the entire nation, and ultimately change the
world: there’s no limit to what an inspired and dreaming Indian population can
do,” he added.
ANI
